Photographs from the Photography on the Run post: A Second Spring at Ahmanson Ranch
This Spring-like growth along East Las Virgenes Canyon Fireroad looks as it might in March or April. But this photo was taken on October 3, 2023, and is the the result of the rain from T.S. Hilary.
The growth of mustard, mallow and other Spring annuals was thick enough that some fire roads in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) were mowed for the second time this year. October 3, 2023.
Characterized as Valley Oak Savanna, the mix of grassland, valley oak, and coast live oak found in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) is a diminishing and threatened habitat. October 4, 2023.
Lush growth of grass along a trail on the north-facing slopes of Lasky Mesa. October 4, 2023.
This brome on the north-facing slopes of Lasky Mesa has grown 2 to 3 feet tall. October 4, 2023.
Invasive black mustard sprouted within days of T.S. Hilary's passage and is now flowering. October 3, 2023.
As a result of the rain from T.S. Hilary, there are isolated instances of Arroyo lupine (Lupinus succulentus) flowering in October in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch). October 3, 2023.
The bright red flowers of California fuchsia (Epilobium canum) are a sure sign of Fall at Ahmanson Ranch. October 5, 2023.
Mallow, an invasive plant, was one of the first Spring annuals to sprout in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) as a result of T.S. Hilary's rain. October 3, 2023.
The flowers of mallow (Malva parviflora) are small and well hidden by its leaves. October 3, 2023.
As a result of T.S. Hilary's rain, Telegraph weed (Heterotheca grandiflora) and other Fall-blooming plants are especially prevalent this year. October 4, 2023.
Coast goldenbush (Isocoma menziesii) is another Fall-blooming plant with yellow flowers. October 5, 2023.
Mushrooms growing in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) following T.S. Hilary's rain. September 13, 2023.
When disturbed, Vinegar weed (Trichostema lanceolatum) has a pungent, vinegar-like smell. It blooms in late summer and fall. As a result of T.S. Hilary it is more widespread and robust than usual. October 3, 2023.
Although T.S. Hilary's rainfall didn't significantly increase the short term flow of upper Las Virgenes Creek, the storm ensured the creek would have water into 2024. October 3, 2023.
Common along Ahmanson's fire roads, California aster (Corethrogyne filaginifolia) blooms in the Summer and Fall. October 5, 2023.
Kotolo milkweed sprouting in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) for the second time this year. October 4, 2023.
Storksbill, aka filaree, is an invasive Spring annual found along the margins of dirt roads and trails. October 5, 2023.
Sunflowers bloom nearly year around in Southern California. In Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) the peak of the bloom is usually in the Fall. October 4, 2023.
As a result of the rain from T.S. Hilary, Fall-blooming plants, such as these sunflowers, are flourishing this year. October 5, 2023.
After blooming earlier this year, Bush monkeyflower (Diplacus longiflorus) in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve (Ahmanson Ranch) is flowering for the second time. October 4, 2023.
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